How to become an NRLCA member

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1. To be able to join the NRLCA, you must first be employed by the USPS and work in the Rural Carrier Craft as a Regular, Substitute, RCR, or RCA. This excludes TRCs who are only temporary relief carriers.
2. Should you have any questions concerning the appropriate membership dues rates, please consult the dues chart.
3. If you have specific questions about membership in the NRLCA, a list of the appropriate State Secretaries is available by clicking on the map above.
4. You may then complete NRLCA form 1187.
5. Print the form, fill in the blanks, and mail it to the State Secretary of the state where you work.  
6. After your completed form is received and processed you will receive your official membership card and all your benefits of membership begin.
7. Congratulations on becoming a member of your union.

NRLCA Magazine

Since its inception in 1903, The National Rural Letter Carrier magazine has been providing timely information to members of the NRLCA. The magazine is published on a monthly basis and is mailed to all members as a benefit of union membership... read more